david fong psychology
Welcome, I’m Dr David Fong, clinical psychologist, coach, therapist
and Hill and Moorland Leader. I’m looking forward to meeting you!
Welcome
Hi, I’m Dr David Fong.
Life can be a difficult thing to navigate.
You may have come to this website because you or your loved ones are struggling with painful emotions, runaway thoughts, and unpleasant sensations that seem out of your control , despite your best efforts or those around you.
You might be wrestling with a difficult decision, a transition, a life choice, or finding it hard to know which fork in the path to follow. Or it might be that you’re feeling like you want to reflect, reset and go again with your life and life goals.
To best help the clients that I have worked with over a 30-year-long career in mental health and wellbeing, I have developed a unique set of skills to help with thoughts, feelings and behaviours; improve relationships and achieve personal goals. I offer sessions that integrate the best features of therapy and coaching, blending the depth of clinical psychology with the future focus of coaching and hold sessions outdoors, allowing our place in the natural world to resonate through our work. You can contact me here to tell me a little bit more about yourself and to find out more about what I have to offer.
I am looking forward to meeting you at whatever point on your particular path you may now find yourself on. Whichever route you decide to follow, you can be assured that I will act in your best interests as a highly qualified, compassionate and skillful guide. I look forward to hearing from you.
Not sure which way to turn?
It’s important when choosing a professional to work with and trust with what really matters to you that you choose someone with the experience to work with you effectively. Qualifications are not everything, but they do point towards experience, rigour, continuing professional development and accountability, and mine are set out below.
My clinical experience involves 17 years in the NHS, 7 years in the Court system as an expert witness, and since 2021,
I have run my own private practice.
Qualifications and Professional Registration
Bachelor of science special honours degree in psychology with clinical psychology (B.Sc Hons, University of Hull, 1994)
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy, University of Hull, 1997)
Chartered clinical psychologist (C.Psychol, British Psychological Society, [BPS], 1998)
Associate Fellow of the BPS (AfBPS, 2006 – present)
Recognised by Cardiff University Law school as an Expert Witness (2011)
Honorary teacher at Sheffield University (2017-2020)
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children and Young People (Dip CBT/CYP; University College London, 2014)
Post Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership (PG Cert Leadership; University of Northumbria, 2019)
Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (BABCP, 2020 – present)
Recognized as a practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC – 2015-present).
Completed Intensive DBT training with British Isles DBT and certified as a DBT therapist in June, 2022.
National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) Gold Award and Mountain Training Association Hill and Moorland Leader Award (2023)
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Accreditation (2024) and qualification as Senior Practitioner (2024)
Coaching
Asking powerful questions, new perspectives, new ways of thinking and new solutions can emerge.
Therapy
Collaborative, goal-focused, evidence-based approaches aimed at reducing distress, helping you heal and move forward with a life worth living.
Outdoor Coaching
Explore the power of adding walking and experiencing nature to your ‘tool kit’ for better mental health.
How do I get started?
I’m available by email at davidfongpsychology@gmail.com or by phone at 0114 553 9205. Feel free to ask any questions you might have and have a chat, don’t worry, you won’t be charged for this contact! I’ll try and respond to any queries within 72 hours.
Do please note that neither my email nor my phone number are crisis numbers – in the event of a mental health emergency, the standard advice would be to present at accident and emergency (Sheffield Children’s Hospital for under 16’s and at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield for over 16s. For those not in Sheffield, please consult with your nearest appropriate accident and emergency service).
How much does it cost?
My fees range from £140 to £225 an hour depending on the service provided.